[philman_36]

First the Senate has to approve it.
You might want to read @ this...rant...of mine, for lack of a better term, from 2010 and hope history doesn't repeat.

@ 34 treaties voice vote dead of night

[CodeToad]

There are a number of FReepers that mistakenly believe treaties are handled with care and all Senators know to vote on them. The Constitution requires only a majority of “those present” to ratify a treaty, and as you point out, many treaties are ratified underhandedly.

[philman_36]

@ 34 treaties voice vote Oct. 18, 2000